Carefully read chapters 1 through 4 in the Gospel of John. As you read each paragraph listed below, gather information about who Jesus is. For some paragraphs, you may have no observations. For others, you may have several. Some information about Jesus will be clearly stated in the text (e.g. Jesus is the messiah – see John 4:25,26); other information will be implied (e.g. Jesus had special knowledge about some individuals – see 4:17-19). A few examples are provided in italics.
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John 1:1,2 Jesus was with God in the beginning
1:3-5
1:6-8
1:9-11
1:12-13 We have to receive Jesus in order to become children of God
1:14-18
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1:19-28
1:29-34
1:35-42
1:43-512:1-10
2:11-12
2:13-22 During his ministry, Jesus was fully aware he would die and be resurrected.
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2:23-25
3:1-15
3:16-21
3:22-30
3:31-36
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4:1-26
4:27-38
4:39-42
4:43-45
4:46-54 |
Answer the following questions concerning Christology:
1. Why is the resurrection of Jesus important? See Mt. l2:39,40; Jn. 2:l9; Rom. 4:25; 6:4,5; 1 Cor. l5:l4,17,18-23; Eph. 1:19,20; 2:6; 1 Pet. l:3.
2. What is Jesus doing now? See Eph. 1:20-23; Heb. 7:25; Rom. 8:34; 1 Jn. 2:1,2.
3. What limitations did Jesus take on by becoming a human being? See Jn. 5:19,30; 8:28; 12:49; 14:10; Acts 2:22; 10:38; Phil. 2:6,7.
What implication does Jesus’ willingness to take on limitations have for the way you live your Christian life?
What action can you take this week to imitate Christ in this area? Be specific.